Art from the Heart (now through February 4): About Art from the Heart

What is Art from the Heart?

After receiving a small square canvas, acrylic paints, and brushes, our artists return a piece of art that they have made themselves. Some artists instead contribute art they have created in other formats. These works are displayed at the Chapel Hill Museum and Kidzu Children's Museum, and also on this web site, before being bid on in our auction.

We currently have works by around 100 local contributors, including triangle chefs, town officials, musicians, artists, authors, UNC coaches, and other well-known community members.

The Chapel Hill News published an article about Art from the Heart in 2009.

How to Bid Before February 4

• Call Chapel Hill Museum at 929-SHOP (929-7467), Monday through Saturday 10 am to 4pm or Sunday from 1pm to 4 pm, to place your bid over the phone or to find out the current bid on your favorite.
• Minimum bid is $50 with $10 increments, except for sports caricatures which have a minimum bid of $150.
• Last phone bid taken will be noon on February 4th, 2010.
• You'll find out if your bid won after the final auction gala.

Final Bidding Party February 4

Our final bidding gala will be held Thursday, February 4th, 6:30 - 8:30 pm at the Chapel Hill Museum.

Wear festive attire and enjoy fine fare and drink from area restaurants.

Reservations can be purchased by calling 929-SHOP (929-7467).

Cost is $30 per person / $50 per couple. Party, bid and support the education programs of Chapel Hill Museum and Kidzu Children's Museum.

About Last Year's Event

Thanks to the support of many friends, neighbors, sponsors, and collectors, and over 300 people attending our lively final auction event, we were able to fund both Museum's exceptional education programs with an additional $19,200 last year.